[Lovebirds]

hi there, just wanted to imtroduce ourselves and say hi...
We've been browsing this forum for a while now and decided to sign up and join in!
What a brilliant forum it is, and so helpful.

My husband and I are looking at immigrating to NZ in the next 12 months or so. Unfortunatley, neither of our occupations are on the shortage or long term skills list.
We'd also like to just pack up and go, as we have some family over there (husband's cousin) who advised us that this would be the best way. he told us his girlfriend went over on a visitors visa and then applied for various jobs and eventually got a job offer.She now has a Work permit.

My question is, can you get a job once you're there even though your occupation is not on the shortage or long term skills list?

We've started the process on our side by applying for the various unabridged certificates and my 1 year old daughters passport.

Thanks so much...

[Red Devil]

... I can't really help you with your questions, but just wanted to welcome you to the forum :nice1

What occupations do you both do?

[dilanium]

Welcome!!

I can't answer your questions either. I suspect someone will be along soon who can though.

[JandM]

Hello.:) Don't forget that the people who've already done the deed and got to NZ will all be asleep at the moment. You're more likely to get a knowledgeable answer in their daytime.

Meantime, here's a thread that seems to be relevant.

http://www.emigratenz.org/forum/showthread.php?t=16036

[Kiwi-In-Texas]

Hello and welcome to the forum. Can't answer your question, but someone else may be able to help you.

[Belmont Babes]

Hello and welcome. Good luck and hope you accomplish your dreams

[tea drinker]

Hello and welcome. I'm sure that someone will be about to answer your questions soon.

[Lara Croft]

Hello and welcome! Sorry, I can't answer your questions either, just wanted to say Hi!

Jane

[peebles16]

Hi and welcome from us too :D
I can't help that really but am sure if you use the search facility here you'll find something - am sure there was a post recently asking if anyone had just come over as visitors and got jobs etc. What field do you work in - might be helpful to know so folks can give feedback about job availability?

Best of luck
Karen

[peebles16]

Ok so don't know how to post links to threads but if you look in Emigrate NZ Community then 'anyone just going?' might give you some useful info ..

Karen

[oldest]

Hello to another recent joiner.

[Joanne100]

Hello and welcome to our forum family!

[Lovebirds]

Thanks everyone...
Im currently employed in the advertising field and my hubby is a broker consultant in health insurance.
I also have 6 years work experience in the banking environment with a 3 year advanced diploma.

[daygloweyes]

Welcome from another newbie :)